Halloween Tips from Oprah's Makeup Artist, Derrick Rutledge

Halloween is approaching and if you are running out of ideas then check out this amazing idea from Derrick Rutledge. Derrick is a celebrity makeup artist and beauty advisor to Oprah and Michelle Obama. This inspiring look is from the movie, The Great Gatsby and is sure to amaze everyone at your party.

Here is tips on how to achieve this look.

Isla Fisher sports finger waves, bold red lips and smoky eyes in The Great Gatsby

Fashionable finger waves:

·      Work styling mousse throughout wet hair. Create a deep side part with a fine-tooth comb.

·      Next to the part, separate a strand of hair about 2 inches wide. Pull it toward the face and begin shaping the waves.

·      Push the hair up towards the part and downwards toward the face to shape the wave in a zig-zag pattern. Continue creating waves all over the head, securing with clips as you move along.

·      Repeat this process all the way around the head and allow to air dry or sit under a hair dryer. Finish with hairspray to hold. 

Dramatic red lips: 

·      Begin by coating the lips in a light layer of powder foundation.

·      Take a lip-liner that matches the lipstick colour and line the lips, making sure to accentuate the cupid’s bow. Then fill in the entire lip with the same liner.

·      Use a lipstick brush to fill in the lip colour over the liner and blot to ensure that the colour is matte.

Sultry smoky eye:

·      Begin with a clean canvas: apply a cream-based concealer over the eyelid and allow to set. 

·      Trace both lashlines with a dark pencil, drawing as close to the lashes as possible and extending the line slightly past the eyelid in an upward sweep. Using a small angled applicator, smudge the line slightly.

·      Brush a powder shadow in a similar shade over the eyelid and blend it outward from the crease.

·      Then use a highlighting shadow to lightly dust the browbone.

·      Lastly, curl lashes and apply several coats of black mascara. 

Now that your look is complete, you can now show up to your Halloween party looking amazing and you will have people asking who did your makeup! For more tips on applying makeup and some techniques for a flawless finish check Derrick Rutledge's website and follow him on Twitter. Information is below.

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Derrick and Oprah 

For more information about Derrick Rutledge;

Twitter: @derrick4draf

Website: Derrick Rutledge Make Up Maestro 

A Splash of Colour With A Compliment

We have all been in the situation, of the beautiful colours staring at us in the face, that we want to try so bad but dont have enough willpower to let our guards down and try new things.

Well let your hair down and rock it girl! Be yourself and never look back!

Whether you have blue, hazel, green, grey, brown eyes there are tons of colours that compliment and enhance your eye colours that maybe you didn't already know about.

For a natural look for brown eyes, go for colours in the neutral zone, so browns and greens. To enhance your eyes go for a dramatic look with blues and purples! But do stay away from any grey shades as they will only dull the colour of your eyes.
 




 

For a natural look for your sparkling green eyes stick to colours in the green shades and neutral tones. For an enhanced look use shades with slight red undertones (red-orange, red-violets, violet, coppers, rusts, purples). You know what will look good and what will not. Experiment. 



 

Complementing hazel eyes is a mixture between brown and green eye choices. So to get a natural look use colours in the gold family as well as neutral shades. To enhance the striking hazels, use shades in the violets/purple families.





Blue eyes can be tricky to make them pop! But for a natural look use the colours in the grey families. Also to get an enhanced look use colours like golds, orange-browns (peach/copper), red-browns (plums and mauves), and neutrals (taupe and camel).

The fun thing about colour and experimenting is nothing is set in stone and you can wash it off with cleanser and water if you don't like it. Step outside your comfort zone and use the creative imagination you were born with. Who knows, you could create a new trend for the year! Never stop being an individual and stay true to yourself.

Enjoy!!

Natural and Earth Friendly Cosmetics

Product Review #1 - No Miss Cosmetics

I have had the wonderful experience of trying out No Miss Ltd. Cosmetics and I'm absolutely addicted.

This article is going to be on a couple No Miss Shadows and Liquid Eyeliners.

Sebring Shadow and Tallahassee Tan

These colours are more of neutral brown tones and go with any outfit. If you want a casual yet sleek look these are great shadows for either day or night. There is no residue left over, they blend well and throughout the day you do not need to touch up anything and there is no separation from the shadow from the eyelid if applied properly.

Ingredients: Silica, Mica and Iron Oxide

Brown and Black Liquid Eyeliner

I have to say, I was skeptical at first when I noticed it was a liquid eyeliner but turns out the application of the product is smooth, due to the amazing and precise applicator brush and the colour is vibrant and you only need a little because it really goes a long way. The liner stays on all day and doesn't run which that is a product worth keeping because having makeup that runs isn't a good thing. The great thing about this liner is, if you make a mistake, you can easily touch it up with a Q-Tip that has a bit of water on the tip. Easy cleanup. 

Ingredients: Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Bergamot Oil, Green Tea Extract, Jojoba Oil, Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter

 Overall I give these products an 8/10 and hope you get a chance to try them because they are really worth the chance. 

A Little About The Company

The company has been in business since May 18, 1990 and their mission is to bring hip, hot and healthy alternative cosmetics to the world and beyond. 

They have found ways to create and develop non-chemical, non-cancerous products without harming the environment. The company is located in Boca Raton, Florida and have wonderful people representing them. 

Follow: @NoMissLtd

Website:  www.nomiss.com 

Check out No Miss on Facebook!

Keep The Pout

All my friends and family know that I have an obsession with lip balm. I still haven't figured out why but I have to admit I love to have the perfect pout!

Some of my favourites, which I will be mentioning in this article, are created by Blistex. For some reason, it is one company I can respectfully go back to every time.

My Number 3 is: 

Lip Infusion Moisture Splash 

This is definitely a great product because it puts extra moisture back onto your lips and help relieve any signs of damage from the elements outdoors.

Key ingredients in this are: Jojoba Oil, Lanolin Oil

The look of the container is intriguing as well because it has the roller ball on it so there is no mess and easy to apply. It leaves your lips feeling moisturized with the oils and doesn't leave a waxy feeling after applying it.



My Number 2 is:  

Natural Cooling Comfort

This medicated lip treatment helped me out a lot in the winter months. I experience dry, chapped lips because all the elements outside and being outside and indoors at sporting events.

Key ingredients in this product are: Menthol 0.20% (medication), Apricot Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Jojoba Oil, Pomegranate, Aloe Extract.

This product is 100% Organic under the USDA and is also 100% Natural. It is made in a recyclable tube and it goes on smooth onto your lips. You will notice a difference after a day of using it.

My Number 1 is: 

Herbal Answer
Herbal Answer combines effective protection with the moisturizing and soothing effects of natural herbal extracts. It's the herbal way to care for your lips.

 Key ingredients are: Aloe, Chamomile, Avocado, Shea Butter, Jojoba. It also has SPF 15 which will help along in the summer months.


Herbal Answer is a light, pleasant tasting balm that soothes, comforts and protects dry chapped lips.I noticed results after a day of using this product too. It heals well and with the natural properties that are combined into this tiny tube have huge benefits for healing chapped, dry, sunburned lips.

**PLEASE REMEMBER- LIPS DON'T TAN, THEY BURN!  STAY PROTECTED ALL YEAR ROUND**

What Are The Do's and Don'ts of Applying Eyeliner Properly

When you apply your eyeliner make sure you wipe the edge of your pencil it could have debris and other makeup residue which creates problems with the eye if not taken care of properly.

Also, you do not want to apply liner to the lower lid because you are doing the opposite of enhancing your eyes, as well as, you are potentially blocking your tear ducts on the lid.

You can develop infections and could possibly hurt your eye site. Styes are an infection you can develop from applying the liner to the lid and blocking your tear duct.

If you want to create the dramatic look, apply the liner under your lower lashes. That will give you the definition you are looking for and also, you can smudge the liner under the eyelashes where as you cannot smudge the lower lid.